Special Topics in GIS – Enterprise GIS –Database and Web Delivery
Geography 4570
EESAT 340 Fall 2016
Bruce Hunter940-565-2991
/ Brian Besier
Office hours Thur. 4 – 6 pm. EESAT 320J or by Appointment
Objectives
This course is designed to address current trends and new techniques in GIS in the work place. The class consists of lectures, presentations by GIS professionals, student presentations, and hands-on practical exercises. The course is designed for advanced students who wish to pursue a career specifically in publishing geospatial database using the internet and specialized applications in specific career fields. The course objectives are the following:
- Learn about publishing geospatial data using the web
- Develop advanced skills in server-based GIS, including implementation and customization
- Develop a better understanding of GIS applications in a specialized project field through a class presentation
- Understand the current web programming environments for GIS application development
- Class presentations for professional development
Textbook
No specific textbook. Readings and hand-outs will change for each semester.
Class Presentation and Participation
Individual class presentations include a technology review and oral presentation with slides. Students are expected to participate in class discussions. Class attendance and participation is critical to the class and the student grades.
Practical Exercises
Hands-on projects will be assigned throughout the semester on various topics.
Course Projects and Presentation
Students will work individually to develop a midterm and finalproject. Each student will present a working implementation of the project to all students within the class at the end of the semester.
Grading Structure
Requirements / 4570Technology review – class presentation / 20%
Midterm Project / 30%
Final Project / 40%
Attendance and Class Participation / 10%
Total / 100%
Grades 90-100: A 80-89: B 70-79: C 60-69: D 0-59: F
Date / Lecture / Literature Review / Lab9/1 / Introduction – History and Overview of Web Based GIS, Terminology
9/8 / GIS Data Formats, Spatial References, Loading Data / Lab 1
9/15 / Topology, Relationship Classes / Presentation 1, 2 / Lab 2
9/22 / Subtypes, Domains Geometric Networks / Presentation 3,4 / Lab 3
9/29 / COGO / Presentation 5,6 / COGO
10/6 / SQL Server, ArcSDE Security and Versioning / Presentation 7,8 / Lab 4
10/13 / Midterm review / project development / Presentation 9,10 / Assistance as required
10/20 / ArcGIS Server Overview and Administration Part 1 / Presentation 11,12 / Lab 5
Midterm Project Due
10/27 / ArcGIS Server Overview and Administration Part 2 / Presentation 13,14 / Lab 6
11/3 / ArcGIS Online Part 1 / Presentation 15,16 / Lab 7
11/10 / ArcGIS Online Part 2 / Lab 8
11/17 / ArcGIS JavaScript API Part 1 / Lab 9
11/24 / Thanksgiving Break
12/1 / ArcGIS JavaScript API Part 2 / Lab 10
12/8 / Final Project Development / Assistance as required
12/15 / Final Project Presentations
UNIVERSITY AND DEPARTMENT POLICIES
Accommodations: The Department of Geography, in cooperation with the Office of Disability Accommodation, complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act in making reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. Please present your written accommodation request before the 12th class day.
Extra Credit: The Department of Geography does not allow extra credit assignments (work not specified on a course syllabus).
Academic Dishonesty: Students caught cheating or plagiarizing will receive a "0" for that particular assignment or exam. Additionally, the incident will be reported to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities for further penalty. According to the UNT catalog, the term "cheating" includes, but is not limited to:
a. Use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations;
b. Dependence upon the aid of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments;
c. The acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a faculty or staff member of the university;
d. Dual submission of a paper or project, or resubmission of a paper or project to a different class without express permission from the instructor(s); or
e. Any other act designed to give a student an unfair advantage.
The term "plagiarism" includes, but is not limited to:
a)The knowing or negligent use by paraphrase or direct quotation of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgment; and
b) The knowing or negligent unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials.
Classroom Courtesy: Please follow these guidelines to avoid disrupting the class:
(1)Turn off cell phones before arriving.
(2)Do not arrive late or leave early (except for a bathroom break or emergency).
(3)Do not sleep or eat during class.
(4)Do not work on other assignments during class.
(5)Do not talk when the instructor is lecturing, unless prompted for feedback by the instructor.
Dropping Courses
- Refer to Registrar’s website for schedule –
Students may drop a course themselves prior to the Census Date.
- After the Census Date, students must have written consent to drop from the instructor. Depending on the date the student received written consent to drop, instructors may award the student a “W” or “WF”. A “WF” will have the same effect as an “F” for the class. Refer to online schedule for dates.
- The instructor may withhold consent for students to drop, provided that the students have been informed in writing at the beginning of the semester.
- Be aware of the last day to drop as students will be trying to contact instructors to obtain permission to drop.
Withdrawing
- Withdrawing means to drop all classes enrolled in for the semester.
- To withdraw from all classes, students must make a formal request by email, fax or in person with the Registrar’s Office.
Student Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness (SETE)
The Student Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness (SETE) is a requirement for all organized classes at UNT. This short survey will be made available to you at the end of the semester, providing you a chance to comment on how this class is taught. I am very interested in the feedback I get from students, as I work to continually improve my teaching. I consider the SETE to be an important part of your participation in this class. At the end of the semester, please visit and login using your EUID and password to complete the short survey.